Name: Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 pieces
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds Chicken tenders; 0.5 cup Flour; 0.5 cup Cornstarch; 0.5 tbsp All Purpose Seasoning; 1 tbsp Parsley; 2 Eggs; 1 tsp Hot sauce; 0.5 cup Buffalo sauce

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

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Instructions

To extract the tendon from the chicken, position the tender on a cutting board, use a paper towel to grasp the tendon, place a knife blade firmly on the tendon against the cutting board and pull it away from the chicken. Repeat this process for all tenders.

To make your egg wash, whisk together the eggs and hot sauce in a shallow dish.

To make the breading, mix together the flour, cornstarch, and spices into a seperate bowl.

Coat each tender by first dipping it in the breading, then in the egg wash, and finally in the breading again. Ensure that the tenders are completely covered after each step.

Arrange the tenders in the air fryer basket that has been sprayed with oil. It is acceptable to slightly fill the basket.

Lightly spray the tenders with oil and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, turning them over halfway through.

Apply buffalo sauce to each tender, cook for 2 1/2 minutes, turn over and apply buffalo sauce again, and continue cooking for another 2 1/2 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Maximum Crispiness 💧
Pat chicken tenders completely dry with paper towels before breading—moisture is the enemy of crispiness in air fryers. This single step makes the difference between merely crispy and restaurant-quality crunchy exteriors.
Double-Dredge Technique 🍗
Dip chicken in egg, then flour mixture, then back into egg, then flour again for an extra-thick, ultra-crispy coating that rivals deep-fried versions. The double layer creates air pockets that fry to golden perfection.
Cornstarch Boost for Crunch 🌾
Mix cornstarch into your flour breading at a 1:3 ratio to dramatically increase crispiness without adding greasiness. Cornstarch fries at a lower temperature, creating exceptional texture before the chicken even cooks through.
Sauce Application Timing ⏱️
Toss hot tenders in buffalo sauce immediately after air frying while they're still steaming—the heat helps the sauce adhere and absorb into the coating rather than sliding off when cooled. Apply sauce in batches to maintain coating quality.
Space Management Strategy 📍
Arrange tenders in a single layer without touching and flip halfway through cooking at 400°F for 10-12 minutes—overcrowding traps steam and ruins crispiness. Work in batches if necessary to maintain air circulation.